Optimistic Nut Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 http://www.equipe.fr/Football/breves2007/20071207_213521Dev.html Just been released by Levante, not going to translate the whole lot, just the parts he mentions us...and some might find it surprising that he only has good things to say about us. "Laurent, we've not seen you in France since 2001 after 2 good seasons at PSG. You've spent 6 years abroad, what's your experience been like?" Good things, and some bad things. I spent 4 magnificent years at Newcastle even though it wasn't always a success, and I lost my place in the France team. (goes on to talk about a bad move to Pompey, only being at Benfica 6 months because he was signed to replace Simao who went on to stay, then made a bad choice between Levante & Galatasaray). When you look back on your career, do you think you made any bad career decisions? Yes, absolutely. Most notably leaving Newcastle for Portsmouth. I would have been better off staying at Newcastle, it's a huge club. Also, there were certain managers in my career who said one thing to me, and did something else. Your France career totalled 9 caps, all won as a PSG player. Do you think playing abroad hindered your international career? There was certainly a lack of communication. Jacque Santini never watched me, Roger Lemerre put me in provisional lists but never in the final squads. But I don't think that was because I played in England. At Newcastle, we were in the top 5, it was a step-up in my career. It allowed me to progress, and to become mentally stronger. I also had many good times there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 http://www.equipe.fr/Football/breves2007/20071207_213521Dev.html Just been released by Levante, not going to translate the whole lot, just the parts he mentions us...and some might find it surprising that he only has good things to say about us. "Laurent, we've not seen you in France since 2001 after 2 good seasons at PSG. You've spent 6 years abroad, what's your experience been like?" Good things, and some bad things. I spent 4 magnificent years at Newcastle even though it wasn't always a success, and I lost my place in the France team. (goes on to talk about a bad move to Pompey, only being at Benfica 6 months because he was signed to replace Simao who went on to stay, then made a bad choice between Levante & Galatasaray). When you look back on your career, do you think you made any bad career decisions? Yes, absolutely. Most notably leaving Newcastle for Portsmouth. I would have been better off staying at Newcastle, it's a huge club. Also, there were certain managers in my career who said one thing to me, and did something else. Your France career totalled 9 caps, all won as a PSG player. Do you think playing abroad hindered your international career? There was certainly a lack of communication. Jacque Santini never watched me, Roger Lemerre put me in provisional lists but never in the final squads. But I don't think that was because I played in England. At Newcastle, we were in the top 5, it was a step-up in my career. It allowed me to progress, and to become mentally stronger. I also had many good times there. Get him back, we don't have anyone with anything like what he had in his locker!!!11oneone!11!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 He's finished man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Logic Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 He could be frustrating as hell sometimes, but one moment of magic and all that was quickly forgotten. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Robert has to take the blame for how his career went down the pan post-Robson. He owes a lot to Sir Bobby, who spotted that Robert had something special that would complement Shearer, and turn a blind eye to all that was bad about him - all of course a benefit to both club and player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Those 2 goals at home to Tottenham man.... utter quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 i would get him back on a free! back up for duff nd zog, would provide some entertainment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Get him back Just for the craic. Magnificent player in his time here, loved the bloke. Be great to see him back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimburst Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 i would get him back on a free! back up for duff nd zog, would provide some entertainment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 i would get him back on a free! back up for duff nd zog, would provide some entertainment! Get him back to show our current dead ball expert how to take a free kick. Free kick coach. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon55544 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Those 2 goals at home to Tottenham man.... utter quality i'll never forget those goals, he wasnt goin to play because he was ill but he did play and scored 2 amazing goals and set both of shearers goals up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 he was my favourite player get him back to produce his magic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1815 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 There's no way that Laurent Robert would get near to a Sam Allardyce team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 There's no way that Laurent Robert would get near to a Sam Allardyce team. Allardyce nearly signed him a couple of days before he joined Portsmouth... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/bolton_wanderers/4085674.stm "Laurent is considering our offer but there is a long way to go before anything can be agreed," manager Sam Allardyce told the club website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sittingontheball Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 We should get him back as press officer. He showed great potential! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 He was shit by the time he left. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 He was shit by the time he left. Spoilt the thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant1815 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 There's no way that Laurent Robert would get near to a Sam Allardyce team. Allardyce nearly signed him a couple of days before he joined Portsmouth... Wow. I didn't know that. Maybe Sam is not as averse to the more skillfull but less hard working player than I thought. I'm still not sure about him coming back though. Remember how excited some got when Bernard came back, and look how that turned out. He probably wouldn't be as good as many of us remember. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Alright then I'll rephrase; we definitely got his best when he was here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minhosa Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 He was shit by the time he left. .............and he was a lazy fuck who scored from every dead ball in 50. Rose tinted glasses I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridman Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hell.. Srnicek came back >_> Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crumpy Gunt Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 He was shit by the time he left. More accurately he was under a manager intent on ridding the squad of all natural talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Hell.. Srnicek came back >_> This Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I don't think the Bellamy argument works with Robert, Crumpy. Their careers since us prove that. He was brilliant for us overall but by the end was rubbish iyam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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